Beautifully reimagined in San Rafael's Bret Harte neighborhood, this once-modest cottage has been transformed for modern living. This beautiful home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and features new windows, skylights, recessed lighting, an upgraded electrical panel, two additional bathrooms, a dedicated laundry area and a large new composite deck are all part of the transformation. All systems are new - all systems GO! Step inside and wide-plank hardwood floors lead into a bright, open living, dining and kitchen space filled with natural light from front to back. A gas fireplace anchors the living room, while the chef-inspired kitchen takes center stage with abundant custom cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops and premium stainless steel appliances. Thoughtfully designed for both cooking and gathering, the kitchen flows naturally to the dining area and opens directly to the expansive deck and backyard. Three bedrooms and two baths are located in one wing of the home, creating a natural separation from the newly added primary en suite at the rear. Spacious and private, the primary suite opens through sliding doors to the deck, extending the living space outdoors. The backyard offers flexibility for both gardeners and those who prefer something easy to maintain. Enjoy it as it is, or create a more expansive garden, entertaining space or outdoor retreat - there is room here to make it your own. Single-level living, generous space, quality craftsmanship and a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection come together in a convenient San Rafael location, just minutes from downtown with easy access to Highway 101. What began as a beloved cottage is now a beautifully expanded home ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
5,998 sq ftLot Size
$707Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Laurel Dell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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About Bret
Harte
Bret Harte, located between Terra Linda and Downtown San Rafael, is a residential and hillside San Rafael neighborhood with curving streets and bay-facing views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bret Harte Park and Community Center on Mission Avenue, where ballfields, playground energy, and after-school activity set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and tidy postwar streetscapes mix with pockets of older cottages on the slopes. The Marinwood Plaza corridor adds a practical, local errand loop without changing the quiet feel. Community pillars include Marinwood Community Center, Marinwood Market, and the Marinwood Community Farmers’ Market. Open-space edges and trailheads link the blocks to the North San Pedro Road ridgeline.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Gas fireplace
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Wine refrigerator, tankless water heater, range hood, freestanding refrigerator, freestanding gas range, freestanding gas oven, dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Interior laundry with hookups
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wood fencing
Home design
Single-story residence
Entry level 0
Parking
Attached garage with 1 space
2 total parking spaces
Construction
Built in 1947
Composition roof
Raised foundation
Electricity and solar
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The single-family residential districts provide opportunities for low-density, detached single-family residential development. Development densities are based on existing development patterns in the area and environmental site constraints. In hillside areas, development shall conform to the hillside development standards and review procedures established in Chapter 14.12, Hillside Development Overlay District.; Single-family residential districts include hillside resource residential land use categories with minimum densities of 2 or more acres for minimum lot sizes; hillside residential and residential estate categories with densities from 20,000 sq ft to 2 acre lot minimums; and low-density residential land use categories with densities ranging from 5,000 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft lot minimums.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Mar 18, 2028 • Active
Building
Addition
Remodel
Aug 21, 2018 • Final
Encroachment
Replace a sewer lateral using cured-in-place pipe lining.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94901
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.6 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 218 Du Bois St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,160,000 and $1,450,000.
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